This is a Brew Pub in Stevensen WA

GEAR:

Gear/Equipment lists for backpacking or hiking: (There are some variations in these lists which is why I share different checklists. The basics for any backpacking trip are similar but it is helpful to see other lists and decide what works best for your backpacking  adventure.)
Backpacking Gear List from REI Expert Advice

Along with purchasing new gear there is always the question of what to do with the old gear. REI offers expert advice on what to do with old gear in a way that doesn't just fill our landfills. 
How to Retire Your Gear by Jeff Daddio REI Co-op Expert Advice
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     Nancy J Smith is a renown nature photographer and sells shirts,         and calendars. She has a gallery and does exhibitions of her                 artwork. Her calender for 2022 Pacific NW Calendar received 2nd       place/Silver Award for Best Scenic Photography in the National           Calendar Competition. She is a 10-time National Award Winner.
     She supports many of our American Volkssport Multi-Day walk           events in the Pacific Northwest. Here she is in Ashland, OR at the       NW Regional Walk Event Conference. 

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​Explorer Gear Helping You Explore Better 
Treeline Review Buying gear responsibly, repairing, reviewing the latest gear

Shoes:

​Kuru Footwear World's most comfortable shoe
Luna Sandals Ancient Design Footwear for running, hiking, walking
Oboz True to the Trail
Pantufla sock shoes
Pie Footwear A shoe store with a conscience. Portland OR
Reshod Walking Shoes Racewalking and coaching
Wring Link for lacing shoes
Z-Trail Sandals Xero shoes trail friendly sandals

​Websites that sell Hiking and Walking Supplies and Food for backpacking and resupply

Active Junky a price comparison and cash back shopping for outdoor gear
Backcountry Foodie Ultralight Backpacking Recipe Membership
Balance Walking - specialize in walking poles
​CamoTrek offering quality footwear, clothing and equipmet
Clever Hiker - Lightweight Backpacking + videos + gear reviews + trip reports
Dirty Girl Gaitors keeping debris out of your shoes
Fernweh Food Co. Meals and Snacks
Garmin Satellite Communications plus other Garmin products
Gear Junky The World's Hiking Trails on One Map illustrated by hand.
GearTrade Sell Your Used Outdoor Gear
Gossamer Gear Take Less do More
​Hiker Hunger Carbon Fiber Trekking Poles
Hyperlite Mountain Gear-Elevate Your Adventures
MSR Mountain Safety Research Gear
Outdoor Research OR Outdoor clothing and gear
Osprey Backpacks duffels travel backpacks
PACT Outdoors Nature is calling bathroom kit
​​Pro Compression Compression socks
​​Ray-Way Products Make your own hiking and camping gear
​Road ID Co-owned by Mike and Edward Wimmer - If you can't speak for yourself your Road ID will
Six Moon Design offering lightweight high quality affordable backpacking equipment also Umbrellas
​Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Crew Socks (they sell waterproof raingear too!)
Skirt Sports Skirts and Leggings
TadeEvo Minimalist shoe
​TrekSumo Gear Reviews Hiking and extreme adventure
Triple Crown Outfitters 
​Ultimate Direction by the Women's Collective
​Vivobarefoot Shoes that let your feet do their natural thing
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Articles about Gear:

7 Best Cities to Tackle on Foot from Taos Footwear
Bruce Katz, the Founder of Rockport & Samuel Hubbard Shoe Co., Dies at 75 by Stephen Garner 6/29/2022
Why Sun Umbrellas Are Becoming Thru-Hikers Favorite Piece of Gear by Katie Kommer July 31, 2020 from The Trek

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